Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger Turning Pro

After days of speculation, it official. Ohio State basketball All-American Jared Sullinger has decided to enter the NBA draft. He made the announcement at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center, with coach Thad Matta nearby.

Sullinger, a Northland High School graduate helped lead the Buckeyes to the Final Four. The team made the Sweet 16 his freshman season. Sullinger averaged 17.5 points per game 9.2 rebounds this past season.

In two seasons at Ohio State, Sullinger scored 1,282 points (17.3 ppg.) and grabbed 717 rebounds (9.7 rpg.) He played in 74 career games, starting 73. His scoring total rates No. 29 all-time while his rebound total ranks No. 11 in Ohio State history.